Oblate News
First ever visit to Ireland this week of holy relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
“We hope that many people will be able to share in the blessings of the Pilgrimage, by gathering to pray with Saint Bernadette in cities and towns across the country.” – Bishop Doran The International Marian Shrine at Lourdes has always had a special place in the hearts of Irish people. Countless Irish pilgrims have...
Embracing the Vow of Poverty: A Call to Missionary Relevance
Published on Monday 26 August 2024 at www.omiworld.org “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3 What was truly unique about St. Francis of Assisi’s contribution to the renewal of the Church and its mission in the 13th century? It wasn’t the introduction of a mendicant spirituality,...
Bereavement Notice: Fr Peter Paul Daly OMI
We in the Oblate Community regret to announce the death of Fr. Peter Paul Daly O.M.I. (Oblate Community, House of Retreat, Inchicore, Dublin 8 & Castlequarter, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois). Peter died peacefully on August 20th, 2024, in his 93rd year, in the loving care of the Palliative Care Staff, St. James’s Hospital. Beloved son...
Feast of the Assumption, August 15th 2024: “We shall always look on her as our Mother”
August 15: “We shall always look on her as our Mother” Published on Thursday 15 August 2024 at www.omiworld.org This Solemnity holds immense significance in the life of the Church, particularly for us Oblates, as she is our Mother in a unique and special way. As an Oblate, I have always regarded her as my...
Canada-USA Joint Session: Collaboration and Challenges
From July 7 to 12, Washington, DC, hosted the Canada-USA Joint Session, a crucial meeting for the Central Government of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Well organized by local Oblates and lay staff, the session was led by Dr. Scott Woodward, who recently retired as President of the Oblate School of Theology in San...
The Oblate Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2024
On Saturday 13th July 2024 our annual Knock Pilgrimage took place. Two coaches full of people journeyed from our Dublin Oblate Parishes ready for a day of prayer, reflection and community in honour of Our Lady of Knock During their day at the Shrine, the pilgrims had the opportunity to pray the Rosary, join The...
Pilgrimage vs. Olympics: A Way of Service
The pilgrim spirit has recently stirred within our charismatic family. Many have embarked, or soon will, on the ancient Camino de Santiago de Compostela (The Way of St. James). I had the privilege of participating in the send-off mass and blessing of 60 young people from Spain who began their pilgrimage in Pozuelo, accompanied by...
From Past to Present: The Influence of the Canada-US Oblate Provinces
The Following article has been taken from OMI World. Over the past two weeks, the Central Government has visited many ministries and communities across the four provinces in the Canada-United States Region. This region used to be made up of nineteen provinces. Despite changes and a drop in numbers, thinking this area doesn’t have much...
Building Bonds: Insights from the Recent Major Superiors’ Gathering
Article is taken from, Cor Unum – OMI World The recently concluded Orientation Session for Major Superiors, held from June 7 to 22, 2024, offered an invaluable opportunity to meet the servant leaders of various Oblate units in person. This session allowed me to connect faces to the names I had previously known only through...
New Provincial and Provincial Council installed during the 2024 Assembly
The call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Christ thus invites us to follow him and to share in his mission through word and work. (C1) During the annual Oblate Assembly 2024, the rite of Installation took place during the...
